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Hardcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Preface. 1. New spaces for citizens participation. 2. Theorizing local Democracy and participation. 3. Participatory Governance at the local level. 4. Civil society relations and participation. 5. New spaces for local Government participation. 6. Participation: unfinished theory and praxis. Bibliography. Index. Participation is framed within the theoretical perspectives of representative democracy and its off-shoot, deliberative democracy. The book develops three conceptual frameworks: (1) the main theories of democracy and participation contemplating the local sphere of government. (2) The policy framework staging the interactions between the key participants, namely, local government and civil society formations and the institutional spaces, values and attitudes involved therein. The book presents three conditions for wider and deeper citizens participation: (1) that participation praxis is not necessarily dependent on representative democracy, (2) That policy coherence is necessary for effective participation in local governance, and (3) new participative spaces for citizens is possible in the form of space, dialogue and deliberation, rights, development, decentralization and accountability. New spaces for participation could also be viewed from the perspective of advancing political society. This means international agreements and the combined import of administrative justice vis-à-vis administrative law and judicial review. (jacket). …

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 512 pages. 9.18x6.12x9.21 inches. In Stock.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book brings together original insights from diverse researchers across BRICS nations, offering a multidimensional analysis of recurring socio-economic, cultural, and political challenges. Through a comparative lens, it explores key themes such as identity formation, racialized discrimination, shifting consumption patterns, subaltern counter-publics, social engineering, indigenous knowledge systems, technological advancements, employment dynamics, and the impact of sports and mega-events.Beyond BRICS, the book holds significant relevance for other emerging economies, including the European Union, the Americas, Africa, and economic groups like Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, and South Africa (CIVETS) and the Next 11 (Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Turkey, South Korea, and Vietnam). These regions grapple with similar concerns regarding inequality and social transformation, making this book a vital resource for scholars, policymakers, and development practitioners.By examining historical patterns and contemporary developments, this book offers valuable perspectives on how societies evolve and address systemic challenges. Whether analyzing the role of innovation in economic growth, the politics of identity, or the social implications of large-scale events, this book serves as a crucial reference for understanding the forces shaping BRICS nations and beyond.For academics, policymakers, and anyone interested in global development, this book provides a compelling exploration of pressing social issues and offers comparative insights that extend well beyond the BRICS framework.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 379 pages. 8.26x5.82x8.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 478 pages. 9.19x6.13x1.13 inches. In Stock.